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just like that, a proposal that john boehner puts out. he's trying to say that it is from the bowles proposal but erskine bowles came out yesterday and said flat out that the proposal the republicans put out does not mimic his. therefore, the republicans are lying again. republicans and the tea party people, they know that they are lying. it is just that simple. the president put out a proposal. ok. don't criticize the president for the proposal. show us a real proposal. do not ask us to trust you. host: reporting in "the new york times." republicans say their counteroffer is close to the numbers supported last year by erskine bowles. he said last week his numbers offered testimony to a special bipartisan congressional committee on a visit reduction were not so much a plan as a back of the envelopes addressed and to show a deal could be struck somewhere between mr. obama's position in the speaker during their talks last year. next caller, colorado, independent line. caller: i think's he's been as a great way for people to have their voice
just like that, a proposal that john boehner puts out. he's trying to say that it is from the bowles proposal but erskine bowles came out yesterday and said flat out that the proposal the republicans put out does not mimic his. therefore, the republicans are lying again. republicans and the tea party people, they know that they are lying. it is just that simple. the president put out a proposal. ok. don't criticize the president for the proposal. show us a real proposal. do not ask us to trust...
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. $4 trillion trying to help with the deficit, and then john boehner, and they turn around and stop that. they stopped the transportation bill. he has tried time and time again with norquist and all these pledges that they made. that tea party would not work with president obama. i hope when he is reelected, he will not be up for reelection again and they will not be able to work with him. host: here are some more tweets -- a couple of e-mails -- that is mike from california. nancy from texas says -- front page of "the financial times" has the picture that a lot of folks have in their papers this morning. al in indiana on are democrats' line, good morning. caller: good morning. i believe that you can add to that question and put on a few more words. you look at who the president had to reach across the aisle to. i go back to one of president obama's addresses to congress when congressman wilson from california shouted out in front of a live audience on tv, "you lie." i think that is indicative of where this republican party is. the entire country is being held hostage because of the repu
. $4 trillion trying to help with the deficit, and then john boehner, and they turn around and stop that. they stopped the transportation bill. he has tried time and time again with norquist and all these pledges that they made. that tea party would not work with president obama. i hope when he is reelected, he will not be up for reelection again and they will not be able to work with him. host: here are some more tweets -- a couple of e-mails -- that is mike from california. nancy from texas...
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we will start with harry reid and move on to john boehner. [video clip] >> they are tired of partisan gridlock. i have one goal, to be obama. obama was reelected overwhelmingly. republicans want us to work together. democrats want us to work together. they want to reach a balanced approach to everything, but especially the situation we have with the huge deficit. taxes are a part of that. >> the american people have spoken. they have reelected president obama, and every elected a republican majority. if there was a mandate, it is a mandate for us to find a way to work together on the solutions to the challenges we all face as a nation. my message today is not one of confrontation, but one of conviction. mr. president, this is your moment. we are ready to be led. not as democrats or republicans, but as americans. we want you to lead as president of the united states of america. we want you to succeed. let's challenge ourselves to find the common ground that has eluded us. let's do the right thing together for our country. host: ron, you are up
we will start with harry reid and move on to john boehner. [video clip] >> they are tired of partisan gridlock. i have one goal, to be obama. obama was reelected overwhelmingly. republicans want us to work together. democrats want us to work together. they want to reach a balanced approach to everything, but especially the situation we have with the huge deficit. taxes are a part of that. >> the american people have spoken. they have reelected president obama, and every elected a...
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a picture of president obama and john boehner. the upbeat tone was a dramatic shift from recent years when the president and a gop fortified by anti-government activists clashed repeatedly over spending and taxes. if he were to go to yesterday's new york times, they have a listening are at least pictures of the key leaders that will be involved in this process. to show you where they stand specifically on some issues, here is the president saying he will reject any bill that extends tax cuts for the wealthy. here is john boehner who has said raising tax rates is unacceptable and a new revenue should be generated by economic growth spurred by a simpler tax code and that closes loopholes and and deductions. there are some other leaders involved in this project. what do you think they will be able to do to keep the fiscal cliff from happening by the end of the year? that meeting taking place at the white house. here is some video from it. if you are looking at that again and you want to wait and on this topic, you can call in. your c
a picture of president obama and john boehner. the upbeat tone was a dramatic shift from recent years when the president and a gop fortified by anti-government activists clashed repeatedly over spending and taxes. if he were to go to yesterday's new york times, they have a listening are at least pictures of the key leaders that will be involved in this process. to show you where they stand specifically on some issues, here is the president saying he will reject any bill that extends tax cuts...
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john boehner is also crazy. none of them have any inkling, let alone a loyalty or fidelity, toward what would be good toward the american people. it is all about them. obama is going to retire in four years. he is looking at making millions of dollars on a speech circuit after that. john boehner is going to become a lobbyist. none of them care. host: we are going to leave it there. we have some items from . a couple of folks up in weighing in on facebook. -- a couple of folks have been weighing in on facebook. back to the telephones. ruth on the line for democrats. caller: they talk about the fiscal clef, but they are not really interested in fiske's -- fixing the fiscal cliff. there are interested in their own party. they have been against the president from the beginning, so they are not going to change anything. they do not want to help america. what people are they for? the people have spoken, but they do not ever listen to the people. what people are the working for? host: james in new york as a deadline fo
john boehner is also crazy. none of them have any inkling, let alone a loyalty or fidelity, toward what would be good toward the american people. it is all about them. obama is going to retire in four years. he is looking at making millions of dollars on a speech circuit after that. john boehner is going to become a lobbyist. none of them care. host: we are going to leave it there. we have some items from . a couple of folks up in weighing in on facebook. -- a couple of folks have been weighing...
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the president and john boehner are talking and reaching some agreement. we have seen john boehner willing to talk about revenues and to put revenues on the table. that is a huge breakthrough. we know there will have to be cuts. we know we need to get to deficit reduction and have revenues and spending cuts. we have concerns about chang es in social security about this discussion. there have been some concerns about that and we'll have that discussion. host: some democrats say it should not be part of the conversation. guest: i think social security should be set aside for now. we should have a serious discussion about these fiscal challenges we have. there been serious conversations about how we get savings. we're going to protect social security and the middle class and medicare for beneficiaries now who are over 65 and those turning 65. there are some demographic problems in social security and medicare. we have a lot of seniors comiong onboard. we are looking to find savings in medicare so we can sustain the trust fund. we're seeing some give on the re
the president and john boehner are talking and reaching some agreement. we have seen john boehner willing to talk about revenues and to put revenues on the table. that is a huge breakthrough. we know there will have to be cuts. we know we need to get to deficit reduction and have revenues and spending cuts. we have concerns about chang es in social security about this discussion. there have been some concerns about that and we'll have that discussion. host: some democrats say it should not be...
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for john boehner. all morning long, greta brawner spring bringing us the results. >> peter, you talked about exit polls. this is the fox news summary. this group was largely backing president obama could 71% of hispanics. it was 67% last time, and 90% of blacks, down from 95% in 2008. in addition, the share of whites was lower, 72%, then it has been going back to at least 1992. also, what made of the use of votes in 2008 -- much made of the youth vote in 2008 and people predicting they would not turn out this hybrid young voters were important at this time to obama's win. one percentage point higher than in 2008, when it was 18%. even so, they did not back him as strongly as they did last time, down six points from 2008 pit as peters said, we are following these races and giving you results on c-span, but also on c-span.org. there are house and senate races that have not been called. if you want to follow in real time, go to our ap map, associated press map, and it updates you in real time. host: greta
for john boehner. all morning long, greta brawner spring bringing us the results. >> peter, you talked about exit polls. this is the fox news summary. this group was largely backing president obama could 71% of hispanics. it was 67% last time, and 90% of blacks, down from 95% in 2008. in addition, the share of whites was lower, 72%, then it has been going back to at least 1992. also, what made of the use of votes in 2008 -- much made of the youth vote in 2008 and people predicting they...
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john boehner also likes to make deals. i think mitch mcconnell would be willing to go along if they were feeling from the caucuses that the could try to do some work with the president's . host: we have a tweet. scaring his opinion on twitter -- sharing his opinion on twitter. caller: thank you for having us . how do you feel president obama has developed a leadership style? hasn't lived up to his expectations -- has it lived up to his expectations? guest: he has been learning on- the-job. president obama came in with no executive experience. he was president of the harvard law review. that is small potatoes compared to being president. he is a student and likes to read. he was studying the presidencies of his predecessors. by the accounts of people inside the white house, he is very punctual and crisp in meetings. he likes to hear all views. he wants to hear from everybody. then he makes a decision. mitt romney has more executive experience than president obama. host: what we look to if he were to win re-election to tell
john boehner also likes to make deals. i think mitch mcconnell would be willing to go along if they were feeling from the caucuses that the could try to do some work with the president's . host: we have a tweet. scaring his opinion on twitter -- sharing his opinion on twitter. caller: thank you for having us . how do you feel president obama has developed a leadership style? hasn't lived up to his expectations -- has it lived up to his expectations? guest: he has been learning on- the-job....
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but a ban on coca-cola -- i don't usually agree with boehner, but he is right. this band -- this man is out of his mind. he should be recalled and put out of office. >> good morning. how are you today? i am agree with the last gentleman about being healthy and being on a vegan diet. people do realize that there is a lot of toxicity around. biden and know why he is for the ban of coca-cola. everybody needs to be educated on food toxicities and substances and their areas. i think he has good intentions, but the ban on coca-cola -- host: sugary drinks altogether. caller: rate. i have recently tried to change my diet. they don't want to direct you towards a healthier audio. hi wish people would do an investigation into it for themselves. what do you think of the -- host: what do you think about attacks on sugary drinks over a band? caller: people continue to drink it because they are addicted to it. it will come out of those pockets. it is their money. it may stop some people from taking it. i don't know what the answer is. i don't know what the right answer is. i w
but a ban on coca-cola -- i don't usually agree with boehner, but he is right. this band -- this man is out of his mind. he should be recalled and put out of office. >> good morning. how are you today? i am agree with the last gentleman about being healthy and being on a vegan diet. people do realize that there is a lot of toxicity around. biden and know why he is for the ban of coca-cola. everybody needs to be educated on food toxicities and substances and their areas. i think he has...
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spending cuts and the debt ceiling are linked -- house speaker john boehner is doubling down on the strategy that ended in mixed results last year after the country came to the brink of a federal default before a deal was struck with the the president. the house is out this week on recess, but the senate is in and we will watch what they are doing here on c-span, of course. looking at a couple other news stories. the blind activists in china has come to the united states and is in new york. chen guangcheng is out of house arrest in china now, out of the hospital, and in new york seeking an education. the usa today" weighing in on that, saying it signals maturity in u.s.-china relations. for lauderdale, florida, jonathan is up next on the phone lines to talk about afghanistan. what? -- what do you think? caller: it would have been interesting if we could have totally concentrated on afghanistan instead of iraq and what the results might have been. unfortunately, that was not the case. so we were kind of left with a c + effort in that country. host: what do you do now? how do you take your con
spending cuts and the debt ceiling are linked -- house speaker john boehner is doubling down on the strategy that ended in mixed results last year after the country came to the brink of a federal default before a deal was struck with the the president. the house is out this week on recess, but the senate is in and we will watch what they are doing here on c-span, of course. looking at a couple other news stories. the blind activists in china has come to the united states and is in new york....